IEE faculty, staff, and projects in the news
Pollinators most vulnerable to rising global temperatures are flies, study shows
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Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth’s most prolific pollinators — and new research led by Penn State scientists suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising global temperatures.
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Margarita López-Uribe
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Jose D. Fuentes
Stuckeman landscape architecture alumna follows passion for environmental issues
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Chelsea Russ, who graduated from Penn State in the spring of 2024 with a master’s degree in landscape architecture, will continue her research on the effects of climate change on the environment as a finalist for the 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Knauss Fellowship.
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Targeted coal plant closures may boost environmental, health outcomes
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Prioritizing closing coal-fired power plants near vulnerable communities could significantly improve air quality and public health outcomes, according to a new multi-institutional study co-led by researchers at Penn State.
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Emily Pakhtigian
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Hannah Wiseman
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Joel Landry
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Wei Peng
Wei PengAssistant Professor of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University; Former Penn State researcher
$3M grant targets integrated semiconductor for smarter, greener electronics
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The microelectronics industry is nearing a tipping point, according to researchers at Penn State. The silicon chips at the heart of everyday electronic devices are running into performance limits, raising the need for new materials and technologies to continue making faster, more efficient devices. A new $3 million grant may help meet that need.
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Growing Impact: Low-carbon cement from farm waste (Preview)
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Full episode release date: January 1, 2025. Cement, a major component of concrete, is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Researchers are exploring agricultural waste as a potential alternative to cement, aiming to reduce carbon footprint while also finding new uses for farm byproducts. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of this solution depend on the collaboration between researchers and farming communities.
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Penn State Climate Consortium marks year one of advancing climate action
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In its first year, the Penn State Climate Consortium provided resources, fostered collaborations and created opportunities to advance climate research and solutions.
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Coal, once king in Pennsylvania, leaves behind abandoned mines that pose concerns
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Coal mining’s roots in the Pittsburgh area run deeper than the foundations of American democracy. This article quotes Sanjay Srinivasan, John and Willie Leone Family Chair in Energy and Mineral Engineering and professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering.
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Sanjay Srinivasan
Department Head and Professor, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering (EME)
Materials Research Institute names 2024 Roy Award winners
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Six Penn State materials researchers have received the 2024 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award, recognizing a wide range of research with societal impact. The award is presented by the Materials Research Institute and recognizes recent interdisciplinary materials research at Penn State that yields innovative and unexpected results.
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Hee Jeung Oh
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Feifei Shi
Assistant Professor, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering (EME)
How solutions journalism can transform climate change reporting and inspire action
News coverage focused on climate solutions can can motivate people to engage in climate-friendly behaviors. However, journalists face challenges in reporting on these complex issues, and they need support to inform and empower the public.
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Cassandra LC Troy
Cassandra LC TroyFormer Ph.D. Student, Bellisario College of Communications
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Q&A: What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fire
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Fossil evidence is reshaping the understanding of Australia’s forest management practices, according to Peter Wilf, professor of geosciences at Penn State. His recent research suggests that prescribed burning may harm the ecological balance of eucalypt and rainforest ecosystems, which have coexisted for millions of years.
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Q&A: Penn State COP16 delegation contributes to biodiversity efforts
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A delegation of Penn State faculty and graduate students who attended the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, known as COP16, in Cali, Colombia, share about the event and their experiences.
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Mónica Medina
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Siela Maximova
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Margarita López-Uribe
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Estelle Couradeau
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Christina Grozinger
Distinguished Professor and Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology, Entomology
'Growing Impact' reflects on PlantVillage investment, success
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“Growing Impact” highlights PlantVillage, an innovative project that leverages the power of smartphones, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to help millions of farmers across Africa, Asia and the Americas.
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